Now available at a store near you!
The wait is officially over! Here is a complete list of retailers currently carrying my deliciously crisp, locally-grown apples: Ontario: Foodland Fortinos FreshCo. Giant Tiger Loblaws Sobeys Valu-Mart Walmart Supercentres Zehrs Quebec: Loblaws Provigo Atlantic Canada: Dominion Real Atlantic Superstore Save-Easy Check back regularly as the store locator section of the redprinceapple.ca website will be [...]
The 2012 Season is Upon Us!
The Red Prince apple is currently traveling from its home in Thornbury, Ontario, to stores near you starting this week! For a list of stores carrying the Red Prince apple, check out our store locator. Check back often for the latest news and developments on this delicious, premium apple, as well as tips from the [...]
Toasting Etiquette
Everyone has had the experience of sitting through an embarrassing wedding toast, which is why, if you are put in the position to make a speech, it’s important to remember the three B’s of toasting: Begin, Be Brief and Be Seated! Here are some tips to ensure that you’ll always be the toast of the [...]
Wedding Gift Etiquette
The age old question remains: How much should a guest spend on a wedding gift? There is no set amount one should spend on a wedding gift. You spend what you can afford. As with choosing any gift, consider your relationship with the couple, how long and how well you know them, your own financial [...]
Bridal Shower Etiquette
Bridal showers don’t have to follow a certain format, they can be a morning coffee party, luncheon, buffet dinner or barbeque – whatever suits your style. A shower can be held any day of the week, from two months to two weeks before the wedding. Showers can be held by friends of the bride and [...]
Invitation Etiquette
There are often lots of questions associated with wedding invitation etiquette. To help you though this sometimes complicated portion of the planning process, I’ve included a list of answers to the questions that commonly arise. I hope that my responses to these questions will help you manage your invitations and your guest’s responses with style [...]
Wedding Guest List Etiquette
When drawing up your guest list, exercise tact and diplomacy, and always keep the four Cs in mind: Consideration, Communication, Compromise and Courtesy. Usually the guest list is split 50/50 between the bride and groom’s family, and the total number of guests is largely determined by the person(s) paying for the wedding. If it’s [...]
Wedding party etiquette
When planning a wedding, one of the most important, and sometimes often difficult decisions to make, is selecting the members of your wedding party. It’s your wedding, so remember that the number of attendants you choose is entirely up to you! Despite what you may have thought, it isn’t necessary to have an equal number [...]
Supplier Etiquette / Management
Whether your wedding is small, large or something in between, you’ll most likely be looking to a number of different suppliers to help you with making your big day a success. A significant amount of time and research goes into finding the right people, so here are some tips on how to locate and best [...]
When planning a wedding, who pays for what?
Now that you’ve decided to get married, the next big question is, who pays for what at the wedding? Tradition used to be that the bride’s family assumed most of the wedding costs, including: Engagement party Services of a wedding consultant, photographer and videographer Invitations and stationary Bridal attire, accessories, hair and make-up Flower [...]
The Rules of Engagement
The rules of engagement have changed. For the most part, a prospective groom approaching the father of a prospective bride is a thing of the past. Today, couples tend to inform their parents after the engagement has already taken place. Although, it’s still deemed considerate for the groom to meet with his future father-in-law in [...]
Royal Wedding Season & The Perfect Wedding
Welcome to Royal Wedding season! As a royal apple, the Red Prince is excited about the upcoming Royal Wedding, set to take place on April 29th, 2011. In celebration of this momentous occasion, the Red Prince has teamed up with me, Louise Fox, the Etiquette Lady, to offer wedding etiquette tips for the entire planning [...]
Gym Etiquette
If your New Year’s resolution this year was to become more fit, don’t forget you have to exercise your gym etiquette as well.
Here are a few gym etiquette guidelines:
Eye Contact
In North America, eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication that has a large influence on our social behavior. It projects confidence, trustworthiness and competence in any situation.
Your eye contact tells the other person that you are listening, actually makes you a better listener, focuses attention on the individual and makes him or her feel important while you look in control.
Respecting Elders
Aging is an inescapable fact of life. Our elders and other people we meet should be treated with the same respect and consideration that we would want them to extend to us. Here are some ways to show respect to our elders: Always stand to greet an elder. Address an elder, other than our parents, [...]
Dining Etiquette
Dining with children and teens can be stressful, especially when they act like table monsters! To ensure an enjoyable meal time, remind them of some basic table manners and make a point to practice table manners at home everyday.
Here’s some advice:
Cell phone Etiquette
A recent survey found that 57 per cent of people would rather visit the dentist than sit next to someone using a cell phone. However, it’s the cell phone user not the cell phone that causes the problem. Whether you are the cell phone offender or the one who has been offended, here are a few pointers to keep in mind:
Saying ‘No’ Effectively
Saying ‘no’ is never easy but there is always an effective way to do it.
Here are a few tips:
Subway Etiquette
People who commute everyday have plenty to say about subway and train etiquette but it all comes down to respect and consideration to your fellow passengers. Here a few tips for those who may need a little reminding:
Body Language
Non-verbal communication or body language is a vital part of the message we send to others.
Party Etiquette
Whether you prefer black-tie champagne parties or family-room pizza parties, being the host can sometimes be overwhelming if you don’t remember the basics. As the host, take at least five minutes for yourself before guests are due to arrive. Opening your door looking fresh and happy is the best way to be sure your guests feel welcome. Here are some great tips:
Gratitude
What should we do when someone does something nice for us? Express gratitude, thankfulness or appreciation to acknowledge the benefit we received. It is a positive emotion that benefits both the giver and receiver.
A recent study has suggested that people who are more grateful have higher levels of well-being. Grateful people are happier, less depressed, less stressed, and more satisfied with their lives and social relationships and even sleep better. In another study, regular patrons of a restaurant gave bigger tips when servers wrote “Thank you” on their checks.
Appearance
Today we hear a lot about branding. Companies spend millions on their logo and branding their product or services. What about your brand? What does your appearance say about you?
March Break Travel
Planning a little “R and R” with the family over March Break? Having a family discussion about your vacation and the behaviour you expect from your children before you go is time well spent. Children respond much better when they know up front how to behave rather than be “corrected” when they have done something wrong.
Here are a few travel tips just for kids:
Sports Etiquette
You can’t talk about sports etiquette without talking about good sportsmanship.
Three things are important: safety, knowing the rules and being respectful of other players. Here are a few other valuable guidelines:
Dating Etiquette
Finding the courage to go on a date can be hard enough never mind trying to keep all the rules straight. Luckily, following these simple guidelines can make your experience a positive one.
